Austin vs Bangkok vs Barbados vs Chiang Mai vs Larnaca vs Lviv

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Bangkok ðŸ‡đ🇭
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Chiang Mai ðŸ‡đ🇭
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Larnaca ðŸ‡ĻðŸ‡ū
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Lviv 🇚ðŸ‡Ķ
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Population 926,426 5,680,000 110,000 1,166,978 144,900 731,387
Official language(s) English (de facto) Thai English, Bajan Creole Thai Greek Ukrainian
Level of English Very high Low Very high Low High Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, November, December November - May November - April March - May, October - December May - September
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (āļŋ) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (āļŋ) EUR - Euro (₮) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (â‚ī)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1560 $2702 $974 $1959 $922
Rent $1650 $616 $1054 $274 $678 $400
Groceries $243 $191 $234 $169 $157 $91
Dining out $396 $168 $345 $108 $261 $151
Cafe $66 $45 $75 $45 $56 $21
Coworking space $331 $127 $321 $95 $209 $79
Mobile internet $40 $23 $49 $11 $35 $4
Public transportation $110 $32 $35 $60 $63 $5
Taxis $73 $19 $106 $20 $42 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $0 $10 $45 $16
Sport and cultural events $54 $46 $37 $8 $28 $13
Museums and sights $11 $21 $36 $8 $8 $9
Nightlife $124 $50 $96 $62 $110 $43
Gym $62 $96 $86 $41 $107 $22
Yoga $139 $98 $130 $55 $105 $30
Massage $89 $11 $99 $10 $54 $27
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. AIS Digicel AIS, DTAC Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone, Kyivstar
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab None available Grab nTaxi Uber, Uklon
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes).
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 416 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 9 options on HappyCow